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Nearest Airport to Whitley City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Whitley City is Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 110 km away.

Closest airport SME Lake Cumberland Regional Airport 39 km · 24 mi · ~42 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 110 km · 68 mi · ~1 h 58 min by car

Airports near Whitley City

  1. 1
    Lake Cumberland Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSomerset, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SME 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
  2. 2
    London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field Flag of United StatesLondon, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOZ 53 km33 mi · ~56 min
  3. 3
    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  4. 4
    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field Flag of United StatesCrossville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSV 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  5. 5
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  6. 6
    Julian Carroll Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 min
  7. 7
    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
  8. 8
    Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBowling Green, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BWG 176 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min
  9. 9
    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 11 min
  10. 10
    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 186 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Whitley City; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Whitley City?

The nearest airport to Whitley City is Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 110 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Whitley City?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 110 km from Whitley City in a straight line — roughly 1 h 58 min by car.

What other airports are near Whitley City?

London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) — 53 km, Central Kentucky Regional Airport — 102 km and Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (CSV) — 102 km.

How long does it take to get from Whitley City to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport?

About 42 min by car for the 39 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.